lawless
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law·less

adjective \ˈl-ləs\

Definition of LAWLESS

1
: not regulated by or based on law
2
a : not restrained or controlled by law : unruly
b : illegal
law·less·ly adverb
law·less·ness noun

Examples of LAWLESS

  1. the lawless society of the frontier
  2. <the lawless rioters were destroying everything in sight>

First Known Use of LAWLESS

12th century

Rhymes with LAWLESS

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